Without Prejudice · Subject to Contract · Save as to Costs

Please confirm acceptance by: 23 August 2025, 17:00 AEST

On acceptance, I will request a VCAT consent order.

Dear Jamie Ong,

VCAT has dismissed the possession application in R202518589/00. I propose the following to conclude this matter efficiently.

Proposed Terms

• Compensation: AUD 10,000 lump sum, payable by bank transfer (details on acceptance).

• Rent freeze: Rent fixed at $2,825/month for 24 months from the acceptance date.

• File management and internal actions:

  • Within 7 days of acceptance, confirm in writing that:

  • Sylvia Hao and Johnson Tan will no longer be involved.

  • Appropriate internal actions have been taken.

  • Documentary confirmation will be provided.

• Bond: Maintain/return in full with no deductions.

• Authority & escalation: See Leverage & Enforcement for authority and escalation requirements.

Leverage & Enforcement

• Time of the essence: Offer expires 23 August 2025, 17:00 AEST.

• Without prejudice — save as to costs: This correspondence may be relied upon as to costs.

• Authority warranty: The signatory warrants authority to bind the agency and rental provider. If authority is limited, escalate to the OIEC/Principal and confirm within 7 days.

• No re-filing: Following acceptance, no further possession action will be taken on the same facts or grounds as R202518589/00.

• Non-retaliation & file controls: No adverse action against the renters. Sylvia Hao and Johnson Tan are removed from any involvement. Confirm file annotations and handover.

• Default consequences: If the deadline passes without acceptance, I will proceed with: (i) a VCAT compensation application with costs and statutory penalty interest under the Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983 (Vic) at the applicable rate, (ii) a complaint to Consumer Affairs Victoria (EARS) and the Business Licensing Authority, and (iii) where applicable, a complaint to the Victorian Ombudsman.

• Confidentiality: Settlement terms to be recorded in a VCAT consent order or deed; confidentiality to the extent permitted by law.

If accepted, these terms will constitute a full and final settlement of the issues raised to date. I will ask VCAT to issue a consent order or strike out the case with a right to apply for reinstatement to ensure enforceability.

Financial Breakdown

Rent reduction baseline: 30% × $2,825 × ~4 months (16 Apr–14 Aug = 120 days) = $3,390.00

VCAT fee paid: $74.10

Post-order rolling abatement (from 15 Aug): $27.85/day* until repair completion & handover

*Calculation: (2,825 × 12 × 30%) / 365 ≈ $27.85/day.

Payment On acceptance, request my EFT details by emailing ck.chawakorn@gmail.com. Cheque or PayID is also acceptable.

Acceptance Instructions

• Email subject: ACCEPTED — Franklin 1803 Settlement

• Body: “Accepted as proposed. Please provide EFT details.”

• Target transfer date: within 3 business days of acceptance.

This proposal is made on a commercial basis, without admission of liability by either party, and is without prejudice and subject to contract.

Reference: Attachment C — Johnson email, 9 Jul 2025.

I am keen to continue the tenancy on a positive footing.

Kind regards,

Chawakorn Kamnuansil Tenant — Unit 1803/243 Franklin St, Melbourne 3000 VCAT Case Ref: R202518589/00 Email: ck.chawakorn@gmail.com

Attachments

• VCAT Order (14 Aug 2025 – possession dismissed)

• Notice to Vacate (11 Jul 2025)

• Attachment C — Johnson email (9 Jul 2025)

• MBOX archive of communications (mbox)

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